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    <![CDATA[A Letter To American Boys]]>
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    <![CDATA[A powerful wizard, a ten year old boy, a dungeon, a chained prisoner, and a mother waiting for her son to return -- who could ask for more than beloved Scottish author George MacDonald presents in this delightful story!    George MacDonald, a friend of Samuel Clemens ('Mark Twain') as well as of such famous European authors as Lewis Carroll, wrote this intriguing 1878 tale in the form of a long letter, as the title suggests, to American boys.  While not an overtly religious work, &quot;A Letter To American Boys&quot; is written from a Christian viewpoint, moral without being moralistic.  Enjoyable by both boys and girls as well as adults, &quot;A Letter To American Boys&quot; has stood the test of time and is a welcome addition to any library.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[&quot;A Letter to American Boys&quot; is an 1878 open letter written by George MacDonald. This letter includes (and is mostly composed of) a delightful short story of spiritual allegory that is likely to catch your interest. To enjoy the story best, you must understand it's allegorical nature. &quot;...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41129568">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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